Description:
MacKillop Catholic College is looking for a qualified, committed and enthusiastic candidate to take on the role of Wellbeing & Pastoral CareSchool Officer.
The Wellbeing and Pastoral Care Officer is accountable to the leadership team. They will have relevant qualifications in Developmental Education, Counselling, or equivalent and the willingness to up-skill if required.
Role & Responsibilities:-
- Improving the links between the school and the home.
- Supporting families to access benefits and services e.g. Special Provisions.
- Supporting the Heads of Years in preparation of pastoral materials and resources as required.
- Supporting the Deputy Principal – Pastoral Care with the supervision of critical behavioural issues i.e. Detentions, Internal Suspensions.
- Providing support for students demonstrating challenging behaviours, wellbeing or mental health issues.
MacKillop is a modern and vibrant Catholic secondary college in the fast-growing NT region of southern Palmerston city, 20 minutes from Darwin. This College is the largest school in the Northern Territory Catholic Education system.
CRITERIA FOR APPOINTMENT
- Commitment to the Mission, Vision and Ethos of a Catholic School;
- Holds a valid Ochre Card (Working with Children).
- Has a proven ability to work as part of a collaborative team;
- Highly developed organisational and interpersonal skills; and,
- Holds a valid Federal Police Clearance
Catholic Education Northern Territory requires all of its employees to abide by its policy documentation around safeguarding children and Sharer’s of the Vision. This position requires the successful completion of a 6-month probation process.